Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that help digest food, regulate inflammation and even influence mood. When these microbes are happy, so are you!
After the Christmas and New Year Celebrations, you might find your gut is craving some balance!
How to ‘Eat the Rainbow’
- Aim for 30+ plant foods weekly (including fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, spices)
- Feed your gut microbes by including prebiotic fibres from oats, garlic, leeks and bananas
- Add fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi and live yoghurt
- Stay hydrated. Fibre needs water to move waste and toxins efficiently
Your challenge if you wish to accept…
Instead of cutting out food groups, try adding one new plant food to your plate each day.
A gut loving recipe – Warm Quinoa Bowl
Cook a portion of quinoa and top with roasted vegetables, olive oil, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds. Add a spoonful of sauerkraut for extra probiotic benefits.
A happy gut does not come from a cleanse. It comes from consistency. Feed your microbes daily with colour, fibre and fermented foods, and they will return the favour with better energy, mood and digestion.